Climbing | Above and Beyond
Blue Ridge Mountain Guides is an AMGA Accredited Business providing instruction and guiding for beginners to pros that is above and beyond expectations.
Rock climbing, Ice climbing, and backcountry skiing. Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Hampshire. More locations than any other guide service in the South-Atlantic.
Rock Climbing
Experience the vertical world for the first time, hone skills to take your climbing to the next level, or be shown around a new crag or to a summit.
Avalanche Education
Learn to manage risk in avalanche terrain as a snowshoer, climber, skier, or rider. We offer AIARE 1, 2, and Avalanche Rescue courses.
Ice Climbing
Take your first swing of an ice tool, learn to place screws, improve your movement, or just get out ice climbing!
Rigging and Access
Custom rigging, rope access, and training services for visual arts, industry, and military and law enforcement.
Backcountry Skiing
Leave the lift lines behind and earn your turns below or above treeline in the White Mountains of NH.
Alpine Climbing
Alpine climbing is the ultimate test of mountain mobility, with routes that entail snow, ice, and mixed climbing, along with milage on approach and descent.
Objective and Education balance
Guiding
Private Guiding days are all about you and your climbing or learning objectives! Tell us about your experience and goals and we will work with you to tailor your trip to what you are looking for.
Courses
Private Courses are based on course curriculum but adapted to your experience and goals. Our courses are designed to be balanced between technical instruction, guided practice, and climbing!
Locations
Wintergreen, VA
Stone Mountain, NC
Shenandoah National Park, VA
Seneca Rocks, WV
Pilot Mountain, NC
Rocky Face Mtn, NC
New River Gorge, WV
Moore’s Wall, NC
Hanging Rock State Park
